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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 479.76, 723.29 and 453.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 479.76, 723.29 and 453.12 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    479.76 : 723.29 = 453.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    479.76/723.29 = 453.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    479.76x = 723.29 × 453.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    479.76x = 327,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,737.16/479.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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